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Nigeria and Gates Foundation Expand Health Partnership
Health & WellnessMar 27

Nigeria and Gates Foundation Expand Health Partnership

Nigeria is deepening its partnership with the Gates Foundation to transform healthcare, agriculture, and nutrition across Africa's most populous nation. The collaboration aims to unlock the country's potential through modern farming techniques and improved health systems.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Gates Foundation Pledges $200B Before 2045 Closure
Acts of KindnessFeb 4

Gates Foundation Pledges $200B Before 2045 Closure

The Gates Foundation will spend an additional $200 billion on saving lives over the next 20 years before closing in 2045. CEO Mark Suzman says the world hasn't forgotten how to save lives, it's just lost the will to prioritize them.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Gates Foundation Gives $15M to Fight Ebola in Africa
Acts of KindnessMay 25

Gates Foundation Gives $15M to Fight Ebola in Africa

The Gates Foundation just committed $15 million to help stop an Ebola outbreak spreading between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The emergency funding will support rapid response teams, cross-border surveillance, and frontline health workers racing to contain the rare Bundibugyo strain.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
Gates Foundation Commits $200B to Save Nigerian Lives
Health & WellnessFeb 24

Gates Foundation Commits $200B to Save Nigerian Lives

The Gates Foundation is investing $200 billion over the next 20 years to end preventable maternal and child deaths, eliminate deadly diseases, and lift millions out of poverty. Nigeria sits at the heart of this mission, facing some of the world's highest mortality rates but now seeing real momentum toward change.

Premium Times Nigeria3 min read
Gates Foundation Pledges $200B to End Child Deaths by 2045
Health & WellnessFeb 3

Gates Foundation Pledges $200B to End Child Deaths by 2045

The Gates Foundation announced it will spend $200 billion over 20 years to prevent child deaths and eradicate deadly infectious diseases before closing in 2045. Despite recent setbacks in global health, CEO Mark Suzman says renewed focus on proven solutions can get progress back on track.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Gates Foundation Holds Course on Global Health for 20 Years
SolutionsFeb 4

Gates Foundation Holds Course on Global Health for 20 Years

The world's largest foundation just committed 70% of its funding to saving mothers and children despite global aid cuts. Their message to the world: generosity can return.

Fast Company2 min read
Georgia Foundation Awards Record $2M in Scholarships
Acts of KindnessApr 13

Georgia Foundation Awards Record $2M in Scholarships

A foundation born from tragedy just awarded its largest scholarship class ever, turning heartbreak into hope for 28 students. Since 2016, the Abbie DeLoach Foundation has given over $2 million to deserving young people in coastal Georgia.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Ohio Foundation Awards $1M+ in Student Scholarships
Acts of KindnessJan 22

Ohio Foundation Awards $1M+ in Student Scholarships

The Richland County Foundation is opening its scholarship application season, offering financial support to students at every stage of their educational journey. Last year alone, the foundation awarded over $1 million to help local students pursue their dreams.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Foundation Donates $500K Before Closing in Marisa's Name
Acts of Kindness6d ago

Foundation Donates $500K Before Closing in Marisa's Name

A New Jersey foundation created in memory of a brave 13-year-old has donated half a million dollars to help sick children before concluding its heartfelt mission. The Marisa Tufaro Foundation spent nine years turning one girl's inspiring spirit into hope for thousands of families.

Google News - Charity Donation Million2 min read
Victoria Foundation Awards $6M to 243 Charities
SolutionsJul 14

Victoria Foundation Awards $6M to 243 Charities

A Canadian community foundation just distributed over $6 million to more than 240 local organizations tackling food insecurity, housing, and youth support. The 90-year-old Victoria Foundation is proving that flexible funding can strengthen entire communities during challenging times.

Google: philanthropy gives2 min read
Packaging Industry Launches $6M Foundation to Match Donations
SolutionsApr 17

Packaging Industry Launches $6M Foundation to Match Donations

A major packaging trade group just created a charitable foundation that will double the impact of members' donations to causes they care about. The PACK gives BACK™ Charitable Foundation starts with $6 million and aims to transform how an entire industry supports communities. #

Google: philanthropy gives2 min read
Foundation Donates $500K, Ends Mission After 9 Years
Acts of Kindness6d ago

Foundation Donates $500K, Ends Mission After 9 Years

A New Jersey foundation created in memory of a 13-year-old heart transplant patient has donated half a million dollars to help children in need before closing its doors. The Marisa Tufaro Foundation's nine-year mission kept alive the legacy of a brave girl who inspired thousands. #

Google News - Charity Donation Million3 min read
42 Wyoming Students Win Oregon Trail Foundation Scholarships
Acts of KindnessMay 13

42 Wyoming Students Win Oregon Trail Foundation Scholarships

A Torrington student is celebrating alongside 41 others after receiving scholarships from the Oregon Trail Community Foundation for the 2026-2027 school year. The foundation is making higher education more accessible for dozens of Wyoming families.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Humana Foundation Gives $5M to Save Veteran Lives
Acts of KindnessMar 4

Humana Foundation Gives $5M to Save Veteran Lives

The Humana Foundation just pledged $5 million to help prevent veteran suicide as part of a bold national effort to save 15,000 lives by 2032. The Louisville-based foundation is expanding its commitment to mental health support for those who served our country.

Google: philanthropy gives2 min read
Ghana Foundation Has Funded 117 Heart Surgeries for Kids
Acts of KindnessMay 11

Ghana Foundation Has Funded 117 Heart Surgeries for Kids

A foundation born from tragedy has transformed its mission into hope, funding life-saving heart surgeries for 117 children. The May 9 Foundation continues expanding its reach 25 years after Ghana's deadliest football disaster.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Melinda French Gates: Give Half Your Wealth Away Now
Acts of KindnessJun 22

Melinda French Gates: Give Half Your Wealth Away Now

As SpaceX's IPO creates thousands of new millionaires, philanthropist Melinda French Gates has a challenge for them: commit to giving away at least half of it. Her message comes as tech wealth reaches historic highs.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Polish Family Foundations Lead Philanthropy Renaissance
Acts of KindnessFeb 24

Polish Family Foundations Lead Philanthropy Renaissance

Two family foundations in Poland are building a culture of giving after decades of communist rule made wealth building impossible. Their scholarship programs have already helped over 1,000 young people access top education.

Regional: poland development (PL)2 min read
Fall River Foundation Offers $50K+ in Scholarships
Acts of KindnessFeb 15

Fall River Foundation Offers $50K+ in Scholarships

More than $50,000 in scholarships awaits Fall River students this year, continuing a three-decade tradition of investing in local education. Since 1995, the Foundation has awarded nearly $1 million to help students pursue their dreams.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
West Virginia Foundation Opens $133K in Scholarships
Acts of KindnessJan 21

West Virginia Foundation Opens $133K in Scholarships

The Tucker Community Foundation is now accepting applications for over 45 scholarships worth up to $10,000 each, including two brand new funds for trade school students. Last year, they awarded $133,000 to help students across 10 counties pursue their dreams.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Rochester Foundation Awards $50K in Hockey Scholarships
Acts of KindnessJan 31

Rochester Foundation Awards $50K in Hockey Scholarships

A Minnesota foundation turned grief into giving, awarding 34 scholarships worth $50,000 to teen hockey players this January. They've now given out over 100 scholarships in memory of a 13-year-old who embodied leadership and kindness on the ice.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read

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